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Which one for you?
Two very different watches, but both extremely appealing:
- Audemars Piguet John Shaeffer Star Wheel Minute Repeater, ref. 25798TI - Number 2/3 - 34 x 40 mm titanium case - Manual-winding caliber 2865G
- Kari Voutilainen Observatoire - Unique Piece - No. 26072 - 38 x 10.5 mm pink gold case - Manual-winding movement based on a Peseux 260 ebauche
These two watches are part of the magnificent collection of @doobooloo, whose photos I borrowed for this thread.
Personally, even though I love the AP, which has the advantage of being a minute repeater, the Voutilainen speaks to me more: the movement, the case, the dial, everything....
What about you?
Best, Emmanuel
credit: @doobooloo
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Which one for you?
Two very different watches, but both extremely appealing : Audemars Piguet John Shaeffer Star Wheel Minute Repeater , ref. 25798TI - Number 2/3 - 34 x 40 mm titanium case - Manual-winding caliber 2865G Kari Voutilainen Observatoire - Unique Piece - No. 26...
I'm not a Voutilainen fan
I know ... strange and I even can't explain it. Well I do like them but I don't think I would ever buy one ( IF I could afford one) Could probably name 50 watches I would love more Now the AP, also a no go Sublime watch but from a time when watches for me...
Both are also out of my reach financially,
but I respond to Voutilainen's watchmaking, whereas I find the metallic dial of the AP too cold. So, not a size problem for me, rather a lack of warmth and "soul" (too big a word of course).
Very different watches, the look , complications, metal
but as much as i like KV here i go with AP. You almost got me on KV Emmanuel. Best, Ashot
There is really no bad choice, here, just a personal instinctive preference!
The AP is definitely more audacious and it is a minute repeater! Best, Emmanuel
Your white dial Observatoire is wonderful.
You should show it to us more often (only if you wish of course)! Best, Emmanuel
Thank you for your vigilance! You’re completely right of course.
And I understand your preference: the AP has more character and it’s a minute repeater! Best, Emmanuel
Me neither other than it would be wasted on me with my bad hearing...
...it's just that a 'normal' version would be far more affordable and I love the case shape...
Like you, this is not my favorite dial and case
for an Observatoire. I like the one you show better too. Best, Emmanuel
Very cool indeed!
But the Voutilainen still speaks to me more, so I guess I’m not really a cool guy ;-) Best, Emmanuel
You see watches with hands all day every day, I would
probably go for the AP, for something off the beaten path. And a bit mysterious to the casual observer.
This AP wandering hours with metallic dial
is definitely less common and a bit mysterious as you say! And the comments above show that it’s largely preferred to the KV! Best, Emmanuel
His collection is fascinating indeed!
And I’m so glad you prefer the KV too! Best, Emmanuel
Wow 🤩 two gorgeous pieces 👌🏻😘
Thats not a easy choice tbh . That AP is so amazing and special imho but i do have a soft spot for Kari,s masterpieces and i would love to have one of his watches in my collection one day but i also would have a special piece like that AP in my collection...